Mississippi § 91-8-1004 - Attorney’s fees and costs.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 91-8-1004 — Attorney’s fees and costs., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 91-8-1004. Attorney’s fees and costs.
In a judicial proceeding involving the administration of a trust, the court, as justice and equity may require, may award costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, to any party, to be paid by another party or from the trust that is the subject of the controversy. In a nonjudicial proceeding involving the administration of a trust, the trustee may pay fees, other reasonable costs, and expenses from trust assets where all of the parties to the proceeding agree in writing. In a mediation or arbitration proceeding involving the administration of a trust, the mediator or arbitrator may award fees, other reasonable costs, and expenses against the assets of the trust.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 91-8-1004
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 91-8-1004 cover?
Section 91-8-1004 ("Attorney’s fees and costs.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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